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Thunderstorms are an important, though sometimes frightening, part of the natural world.This book explains how thunderstorms form, tells about the forces that drive wind and rain, describes various types of thunderstorms, and discusses lightening and its dangers. (20020601) ... Read more

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Weather forecasters often include the "chance" of thunderstorms to cover every eventuality (not probability) which leaves pilots virtually on their own to decide whether or not thunderstorms will be a consideration along the flight path.Richard Collins' new edition of his book, Thunderstorms and Airplanes, provides in-depth understanding of why, when, and where the most lethal of weather hazards are likely to develop and gives practical advice on flying well clear of them. Chapters are dedicated to weather basics, thunderstorm research, storm forecasting, accidents related to thunderstorms, and more. ... Read more

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Explains the formation and activity of various kinds of thunderstorms as well as the electrical and physical properties of lightning. Includes a chapter on safety during storms. ... Read more

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Little Lion is afraid of thunderstorms until Big Lion explains that God looks after everyone and there is no need to be afraid. On board pages. ... Read more

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THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Plays of August Strindberg Third Series, by August Strindberg. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766197093. ... Read more

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This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1843 edition by John W. Parker, London. ... Read more

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The Thunderstorm is a report of The Thunderstorm Project a joint project of the Air Force, Navy, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, and Weather Bureau.Although originally published in 1949, it is still the authority when studying thunderstorms.Eight chapters describing all aspects of the thunderstorm and operations of aircraft in flight near and through them. ... Read more

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Excellent overview of all facets of severe weather.
The book is mathematical enough for the scientist in the field, but isalso quite readable by the average person with some science background. Gives great background on cloud formation/structure, hail, lightning,tornadoes, and geographical distributions of these events. ... Read more

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Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers. ... Read more

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THIS 54 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Myths of the New World, by Daniel G. Brinton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766142817. ... Read more

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This Book Sounds Great!
This book really sounds great! I really like books that tell about tornados, earthquakes, hurricanes and that kind of stuff! I live in Norman, Oklahoma. Right outside of were the May, 3rd tornado hit. The damage was amazing! The May, 3rd was an F5! ... Read more